2 h. ago British manufacturers lagging behind international competitors on automation

The report by Make UK and Sage said nearly half of manufacturers identify a lack of technical skills as the biggest hurdle.

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3 h. ago Bob MacInytre suffers BMW Championship agony as Scottie Scheffler overhauls Oban hero's four point deficit

It wasn't to be for the Oban star who had held a four shot lead over Scheffler going into the final day of play in Maryland

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3 h. ago European football: Atlético Madrid lose at Espanyol, while Vitinha wins opener for PSG

Alvarez strikes but Espanyol hit back late for 2-1 victoryPSG midfielder’s 67th-minute deflected shot seals 1-0 winAtlético Madrid started with a 2-1 defeat at Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday as the hosts overturned Julián Alvarez’s opener with late goals from substitutes Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla.Alvarez showed his quality in the 37th minute, curling a superb free-kick into the top corner to give Atlético the lead after Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera had pushed Conor Gallagher. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Samsung Galaxy 6 smart watch hits 'lowest price ever' after 8 model launch

The new Galaxy Watch 8 has considerably driven down the price of the Galaxy Watch 6

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5 h. ago Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 – and could expand it

Real Madrid understood to be driving forceTournament could grow from 32 to 48 teamsFifa will consider holding the Club World Cup every two years from 2029 in a move that would put more pressure on the international calendar and trigger another backlash from the Premier League and Uefa.The next Club World Cup is due to take place in four years’ time, following the first expanded 32-team tournament held in the US this summer, but the world governing body is under pressure from leading clubs to make it a biennial event. Real Madrid are understood to have raised the issue of moving to a two-year cycle during talks with Fifa in Miami in June, a proposal that has gained support from other clubs who failed to qualify for this year’s tournament, including Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Napoli. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Gabriel denies ‘entertainers’ jab was aimed at Browns teammate Shedeur Sanders

QBs are involved in battle to win starter’s jobSanders entered NFL with great deal of hypeCleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel has denied he was referring to his teammate Shedeur Sanders when he aimed a jab at “entertainers” in the NFL.“There’s entertainers and there’s competitors, and I totally understand that. But my job is to compete. And that’s what I’m focused on doing,” Gabriel told CBS from the sidelines during the Browns’ preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Gabriel completed 13 of 18 passes for 143 yards and an interception. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Actor Terence Stamp, who starred in original Superman films, dies aged 87

Stamp, who played Kryptonian villain General Zod, died on Sunday.

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8 h. ago Boden's £62 waterproof coat down from £156 has a modern twist on classic autumn style

"Beautiful yet practical raincoat with a nice modern yet subtle twist with the neon stripe down the sides"

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9 h. ago The friendly NHS worker whose smile hid evil, twisted desires

Former colleagues have struggled to reconcile their memories of Tracy Turner with the monster who conspired to abuse children

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9 h. ago SHANE WATSON: Over 50? These are the trousers will make you look effortlessly cool in the heat PLUS I've found the perfect smart Zara sandals for work

Those of you who have already got your holidays out of the way and are now back in Blighty's sizzling temperatures - congratulations! You have the ingredients of a Hot British Summer wardrobe

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9 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Crystal Palace as debutant endures 4/10 nightmare

Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, with a number of Blues players failing to make an impact in the Premier League opener

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10 h. ago Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back | The modern mind

By not seeking promotion, Julie never risked failure. Viewing her chronic self-doubt as a defence mechanism helped her challenge it The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work“I wish I could carry myself with the confidence of a politician. Especially a male one. They’re always so confident. Never rattled, completely immune to others’ opinions.”Julie’s* intelligence and quick wit seemed to belie the very reason for attending therapy – despite reams of qualifications and years of professional experience, she felt dissatisfied with her work achievements. Having never put herself forth for a promotion, Julie had spent the better part of two decades being surpassed in position and remuneration by younger, less qualified (and mostly male) colleagues. Deflated and discouraged, Julie’s avoidance of career advancement only sought to reinforce negative self-beliefs about her intelligence and competence. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Chelsea issue title message they didn't want to send in controversial draw

CHELSEA 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE: Eberechi Eze's first half goal was disallowed after VAR's intervention as the Eagles held their hosts on the opening day of the Premier League season

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10 h. ago Enzo Maresca's bizarre decision backfires as Chelsea debutants fail to shine in draw

Chelsea endured a frustrating start to the new Premier League season as the Blues were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge

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10 h. ago Vladimir Putin's surprising lunch menu for meeting with Donald Trump is revealed

The US President and Russian leader held crunch talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage on Friday and were expected to eat together at a luncheon.

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11 h. ago Richard Madeley lookalike competition baffles locals as VERY unexpected winner is announced (and the GMB host might not be too pleased!)

A Richard Madeley lookalike competition baffled Stockport locals this weekend - and the winner of the contest was very unexpected indeed.

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11 h. ago GP explains difference between ‘chronic fatigue’ signs and normal burnout

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms and general burnout can be hard to tell apart, but one GP is highlighting the difference

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12 h. ago Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position | Rajan Menon

Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfoldingDonald Trump portrays himself as a hard-nosed dealmaker. Yet in the run-up to Friday’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, his claim that the Russian leader held him in high regard and was therefore serious about ending the war in Ukraine sounded naive. Putin doesn’t let sentimentality shape his political and military decisions. Nor has he disavowed his longstanding claim to four Ukrainian provinces: Donetsk and Luhansk, which together comprise Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, and Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in the south. Despite Russia’s overwhelming numerical advantage in troops and weaponry, Putin occupies only one province, Luhansk, almost entirely. Yet he persists.In the days before his meeting with Putin, Trump said the Russian economy “stinks” and that falling oil prices would cause Russia’s war to run aground. The war has certainly placed severe s...

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13 h. ago Lloyds Bank offering 6.25% interest on savings for certain customers

The high street bank is keeping competition fresh in the savings markets as others cut interest rates in the wake of the Bank of England base rate drop

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13 h. ago Marcus Rashford feels Hansi Flick's wrath as Barcelona boss slams 'unacceptable' stars

Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut for Barcelona as they beat Mallorca 3-0 away from home, but the Spanish giants were slammed by their manager at full-time

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